This pretty little table topper was made from a pattern byHeartspun Quilts.The original pattern measures only 24" X 24". I decided I wanted it larger so I added three borders: an inner border, a pieced QST middle border and an outer border. My Sweater Weather table topper measures 44" X 44".

I made this quilt in 2011 from some Civil War repro charm packs I had in my stash.I hope you enjoyed looking at these two quilts.

I've been working on this quilt top for over a year. It was made entirely from stash...my favorite kind of quilt!8. Make a Desk Deli Tote.I've decided to purchase some fabric for this bag so I was unable to work on it.9. Work on the first block for Globetrotting a Quilt-Along sponsored by Pat Sloan.

This is another project that I will work on for a year and that will be made mostly from stash. I did purchase the purple fabric, but I already had all the rest of the fabric that I will use.

10. Prepare a new Brody Project - Teal and White Delight.

My Teal and White Delight quilt has been prepared. I will now add it to my list of BRODY Projects.

11. Work on the following BRODY Projects:

*Four-Patch Stacked Posies...Small Print

*Four-Patch Stacked Posies...Large Print

*Christmas in the Meadow

Civil War Tribute

Two Flag of Valor Quilts

I was able to work on both of my Four-Patch Stacked Posies quilts and I finished my Christmas in the Meadow quilt top.

Now I will be searching for some pretty Christmas fabric for the back.

12. Work on the quilt currently loaded on Annie: Going BuggyI finished quilting Going Buggy and Hopscotch in Neutrals.

Because of our horrible weather my DH took our car on the day of the PSM workshop. He usually rides his bike to work but it has been too dangerous to ride a bike on the snow covered roads. Hopefully I will be able to make the workshop next month.

Monday, January 20, 2014

This has been a rather difficult week in my house. First my DH came down with a stomach virus and then it was my turn. Yuck!Then, today I had a dentist appointment to have a crown put on and the appointment lasted 4 1/2 hours! Now my tooth is really sore. Poor me!Finally, my Internet has been out most of the day. We reset the modem and now it seems to be working.Okay, bad things happen in threes so now all should be good ... I hope!On to my list...The Week of January 13, 2014

(in review)

1. Piece a backing for Back to Square One mystery quilt.I found the fabric for this quilt back in my stash. I added a little of the fabric from the front for the perfect backing.2. Change the border on Celtic Solstice so that it matches the backing.

I decided not to change this border and just keep it the way it is.It is a VERY scrappy quilt so I really don't think it will matter.

3. Work on the January block for the PQW Saturday Sampler.

This is a Dresden plate appliqued block. I am happy with how it turned out.

This was taken when we arrived at the museum.Little did we know that we were about to embark on a wonderful day of discovery.

The trolley car was the first activity we found. Ryder loved anything he could "drive."

Next we found this city bus. Ryder loved beeping the horn and turning on all the lights.

Then we discovered the Rubber Ducky river on National Rubber Ducky Day. Sooooo much fun!

We had lunch by the beautiful carousel. They had a wonderful assortment of healthy food to buy but you could also bring your own food from home. We did a little bit of each.

The quilter in me could not resist taking photos of the pretty floor in the grand entryway.

Ryder had fun making a beautiful picture in the craft room.

The play ShopRite was AMAZING! We had a blast going around and filling our shopping cart.

The train room and the child sized piano were both a hit.

I think his favorite thing to do was run through these hanging plastic things that I think were supposed to represent water.

I strongly recommend the Please Touch Museum for children 1 to 7 years of age.Now, on to my list...

The Week of January 6, 2014

(in review)1. Work on the December block for the PQW Saturday Sampler.

This block was not difficult but it was a bit tricky.

2. Finish the current quilt I am working on for Quilts for Kids.

I finished two Q4K tops. The pattern is called Little Dominoes.

3. Piece a backing for Celtic Solstice and prepare it for quilting.

I found what I thought was the perfect backing in the sale room at PQW. Unfortunately, when I got home, I discovered it to not be such a perfect match. I decided to piece it with a blue stripe of fabric to try to get it to match better. I am still not happy with this backing. I am considering changing the border on Celtic Solstice to match the backing better. This is still a work in progress.

No progress13. Spend a day with little Ryder.My day with Ryder was spent inside because it was only 8 degrees outside. Ryder was busy potty training so we spent the day close to the bathroom.14. Attend PQW Saturday Sampler Class.

I presented the block pictured in #1 above at the Saturday Sampler class and I picked up the next block - an appliqued Dresden plate.

The Week of January 13, 2014

1. Piece a backing for Back to Square One mystery quilt.2. Change the border on Celtic Solstice so that it matches the backing.